OneLove: Jamaican Blogger Tag

So this is all new to me, but I got tagged in a blogger tag by fellow Jamaican blogger As Told By Nella. *yay for Jamaican bloggers*

What's a blogger tag you ask?

Pretty much, it's like a game of tag...you know that game you play as a kid?....yup!

It involves bloggers of all niches who aim to form links and possibly discover new information and new bloggers while having a little fun. It begins when one blogger chooses the topic of the tag, then gives a list of questions (or one general question that's wise enough to be broken down into list form). After the first blogger answers the question(s), he/she will "tag" other bloggers to continue the tag. 

Now for the rules:
1. Title your post "OneLove: Jamaica Blogger Tag"
2. Link back to the blogger who tagged you (you can add a basic definition of what a tag is for the benefit of your readers) 
3. Copy and paste the rules at the beginning of your tag
4. Copy and paste the questions so your readers know what's going on
5. Answer the questions
6. Tag seven other Jamaican bloggers to continue the trend.So it's pretty simple....and since most of my readers are outside of Jamaica you all probably don't mind getting to link other Jamaican blogs. =]

Based on the steps....I've already titled the post, linked to the blogger who tagged me (click here for her blog), and pasted the rules...now I post the questions and answer them! 

Lets go with them questions!  

1. Why did you give your blog its name? (If it is named directly after you, try and make your answer interesting. eg: Did you feel nervous at all about putting your name out there? Did you just lack creativity at the time?) 
2. Why did you start blogging and why do you blog now?
3. Do you think being Jamaican influences your blogging style? 
4. What do you think about the increase in bloggers in Jamaica? 
5. What is your favourite thing about being Jamaican? 
6. Ackee and saltfish or “ (mackerel) run down”? 
7. Stew peas or stew chicken? 
8. Tastee Patties, Juici Beef Patties or Mother’s? 
9. Pantucky or KFC? 
10. What do you hope to be the future of blogging in Jamaica?

The questions are all nice and easy. Here's my answers!

1. Like many other people I have about a million thoughts in a very short span of time. I've wondered if I have an attention disorder, but been told that millions of thoughts isn't a bad thing because it's a sign that the brain keeps ticking! So here on my blog, it's really a collection of some of the millions of thoughts I have..at least the ones I get the chance to fully think through and post lol...hence the ever so obvious name: "In Between A Million Thoughts" 
 
2. I started my blog as an avenue to express myself. Reading it, you'd see that there is no set theme throughout the blog, but rather a number of different things that interest me at different times. Whether it's a review, a bit of motivation, a cool idea or some kind of commentary, my blog gets some of my thoughts out to an audience of persons across the globe...oh, the reason I started is the same reason I keep blogging.
 
3. I don't know if being Jamaican  necessarily influences my blogging style, but I know that more often than not my posts are based on a Jamaican situation that I tweek to have an international flair.
 
4. I love the fact that more Jamaicans have blogs! First of all, a blog is an opportunity for persons to express their opinions and I'm 100% sure that the average Jamaican has loads of opinions! Secondly what I've noticed is that Jamaican blogs vary in content and method of delivery (whether photography, writing or videos) which is a great way for us to share our thoughts, show off our creativity and in quite a few cases share our culture with the world from a very personal standpoint.
 
5. Wow, my favourite thing about being Jamaican....that would be everything! While there are stuff I don't like about home, there's so much more stuff that I love. The food, entertainment, music, dance and overall lifestyle has such interesting variety that even other folks across the globe want to be Jamaican.  

6. I can't necessarily say I go head over heels for either one, but since I totally don't like mackerel run down....I'll have to go with Ackee and Saltfish...my only problem is when it's cooked with too much oil!  

7. Stew chicken wins hands down...with the chicken cut up of course! =] Preferably this should be served with green banana, yam and fried/boiled dumplin! (great now I'm hungry -_-)
 
8. Although patties really shouldn't be a part of my EatHealthy diet...from the list, I'm gonna go with Juici Patties. I've never really had a horrible experience with them and I strangely like that super flaky/messy crust! Overall though...a patty from the Devon House bakery is really the patty a chick needs in her life. lol
 
9. While Jamaican KFC is probably the best across the globe, I say 'Pantucky.' For those overseas who are unsure as to what this is all about...'Pantucky' is chicken prepared in a metal pan (similar to a bbq grill) with lots of seasoning (usually jerk seasoning). This is one of the things about Jamaican food that I like because 'Pantucky' isn't just chicken but also includes the option of pork, lamb and ribs. A nice option for dinner or for that post-party meal.

10. I think right now the Jamaican blogging community is making some good progress. Through the Jamaica Blog Awards there is the exposure and recognition of numerous blogs by bloggers across the island and within the diaspora. What I'd love to see though is more collaboration between the bloggers. From an entrepreneurship standpoint, I'd also like to see more bloggers being taken seriously by corporate entities and developing their craft to be used as a main means of income.   

So there we have it....another set of my millions of thoughts! Thanks a bunches As Told By Nella for tagging me in this game! I tag:

Bloom Foundation for Education - The blog for my non-profit organisation aimed at improving the life of special needs students in Jamaica.
DANCE Jamaica  - Blog by my friend Charissa that has just about all things dance related on this talented little island, specifically as it relates to dance ministry. 
Natalia Oh! - My fab fashionista and DIY Queen focusing on female fashion and easy DIY projects to enhance your wardrobe.
The Smoking Jacket - Men's styling for the fashion forward lad who really wants to make a statement when he goes anywhere.
ChiefIsWrite - A somewhat unexpected collection of poetry from a writer turned marketer.
Sour Skittles - A mix of this, that and the other from a friend who like me, blogs of her random thoughts. 
Adrian Creary - Amazing photos by an equally amazing young man!

Let's see how many new Jamaican blogs I'll find out about!